A home in Walden Lake was the top residential real-estate transaction in May. The home at 1904 Sweet Bay Court sold for $398,000. Built in 1983, it has three bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,396 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $90.54. AVONDALE GROVES The home at 1618 Avondale […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Charles E. Evans
Charles E. Evans, 79, of Plant City, died June 7, 2014, at Health Center of Plant City. Born July 23, 1934, in Watertown, Tenn., he was the son of the late Sion and Pearl Bateman Evans. He was the husband of Lula Fleming Evans, who survives. Mr. Evans was a U.S. Navy veteran of Korea […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Mary E. GaulÂ
Mary E. Gaul, 82, of Plant City, died June 11, 2014, at Plant City Health Care Center, with her sons by her side. Born in 1931, in Michigan, she was the daughter of Ray and Catherine Stevens. She was married to Roy Gaul and was a resident of Plant City since 1968. She was a small-business […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James R. ‘Jim’ Godwin
James R. “Jim” Godwin, 81, died June 8, 2014, in Brandon. Mr. Godwin was a lifelong resident of Plant City. After 38 years at Tampa Electric, he retired as the general manager of Gannon Station Power Plant. He served for 33 years in the U.S. Army National Guard and retired as a full bird colonel. […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jean Griffin
Jean Griffin, 81, of Plant City, died June 15, 2014. She is survived by her children, Wayne (Wendy) and Donna; granddaughters Joy and Jeana; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pete; daughter, Rhonda; two brothers; and six sisters. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, at […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Wilbert ‘Rocky’ Elby High III
Wilbert “Rocky” Elby High III, 51, of Plant City, died June 8, 2014. Born Sept. 27, 1962, he was the son of the late Wilbert High Jr. Mr. High was a lead singer with many bands in the area. Survivors include parents, Joyce West and Charlie Parker, and Rebecca High; son, Michael Reynolds High; daughters, […]
Continue ReadingObituary: James ‘Hilton’ Horton
James “Hilton” Horton, 86, of Plant City, died June 14, 2014. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and attained the rank of staff sergeant. He served as a police officer with the Plant City Police Department, as a deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Janie ‘Kay’ Lamb
Janie “Kay” Lamb, 62, of Dover, died June 10, 2014. She was a loving wife, mother, nana and friend. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Raymond Lamb; children, Stacey Lamb (Tracy), Donny Lamb (Amber), Brandi Barnes (Oscar), Jerrika Rice (Aaron), Branden Lamb and Phillip Lamb; 10 grandchildren; and many other loving family […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Catherin ‘Imogene’ Martin
Catherin “Imogene” Martin, 82, of Dover, died June 14, 2014. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward “Pid” Martin. She was the church secretary for 58 years at First Baptist Church Bloomingdale, and she was a foster mother to many children. She is survived by her children, Grady Edward Martin (Diann) and […]
Continue ReadingObituary: Jewett Douglas Pollock
Jewett Douglas Pollock, 68, of Plant City, died June 9, 2014. He is survived by his sister, Betty DeLong (John); uncle, James T. Pollock (Dottie); niece, Teresa Abbott (Edward); nephews, Tim Brown (Laura), Steve Brown (Carol), Chan Pollock (Stephanie) and Alan Pollock (Amy); and many great nieces and nephews, family and friends. He was preceded […]
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